Mafae (Mauritanian Style West African Peanut Stew) Recipe

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This recipe for Mafae (Mauritanian Style West African Peanut Stew), by Alison McReynolds, is from Hanigan Taste of Home,
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Directions:

Directions:

- In a large pot, sauté meat (if you're using any) in a little oil until partly cooked. - Add onions and sauté with the meat until wilted (and the meat is mostly cooked). - Add water, peanut butter, tomato paste, garlic, bay leaves and potatoes. - Bring to a boil while stirring frequently. - Cook at a simmer until meat and potatoes are cooked through, adding more water if necessary to maintain a thick sauce/stew-like consistency. - Add salt and red pepper to taste. - Traditionally served over white rice but it is also good alone. If eating it alone, I would recommend making the sauce a little thinner.

Number Of
Servings:

Number Of
Servings:

10 (if served over rice)

Preparation
Time:

Preparation
Time:

1 hour

Personal
Notes:

Personal
Notes:

Traditionally, Mafae is eaten with goat meat but sheep, camel, or chicken is also good. Personally, I usually leave the meat out all together and make it vegetarian. It is a very heavy meal but delicious. It works well to cook the rice in a different pot while cooking the Mafae as they will then be done simultaneously. Some people prefer the stew as a side dish.

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